Ag & Food Sector Strategy
Visit the link to our NEW SURVEY AVAILABLE until August 18! For our final round of engagement on this strategy, let us know how well our suggested action items will work to make progress on the areas that are important to you and others in local agriculture and food sector industries.
Work is progressing on the Agriculture and Food Sector Development Strategy that will identify ways to ensure we are a regional leader in agriculture and food opportunities.
Together with agriculture and food producers, processors, manufacturers; food service and retail; agriculture and food industry representatives; and residents – we are exploring:
- What is needed to help Strathcona County attract investment in this sector.
- What qualities and policies are required to transform Strathcona County into an ideal location for agriculture and food sector ventures.
- Ways to connect agriculture and food businesses with resources, support networks and science expertise.
Two community engagement summary reports are now available that share what we heard from the sector and residents.
Phase 3 - Community Engagement Report - released May 2024
Phase 2 - Community Engagement Summary - released February 2024
We thank all businesses and residents and who have contributed and engaged in the development of this strategy to date.
Drawing from this input, along with other considerations, a draft strategy will be completed and shared before the finalized strategy is presented to Council later this year.
How do you learn about and connect with local food businesses and agricultural producers?
Examples include different forms of social media, internet searches, recommendations from friends and family, Open Farm Days and other events.